Fumigator.



No. 643,769. Patented Feb. 20, |900.

` J. M. W. KITCHEN.

FUMIGATU'R.

(Application4 filed Mar. 13, 1 899.)

(No Model.)

BY @nm HIS ATTORNEY UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOSEPH M. W. KITCHEN, OF EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY.

FUIVIIGATOR.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 643,769, dated February 20, 1900.

Application filed March 13, 1899.

T0 all whom, t may concern:

Beit known that I, JOSEPH M. W. KITCHEN, a citizen of the United States, residing at East Orange, in the county of Essex and State of New Jersey, have invented certain new and usefullmprovements in Fumigators, of which the following is a speciiication.

My invention relates to a fumigator designed more particularly for use in greenhouses.

I will describe a device embodying my inveution and then point out the novel features thereof in the claims. y

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l is a view in elevation of a fumigator embodying my invention. Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view thereof. Fig. 3 is a horizontal sectional view.

Similar letters of reference refer to corresponding parts in the several figures.

A represents a suitable base; B, a lamp carried thereby; C, a cylinder'carrying an evaporating-receptacle c, and D a bail connected with the base for lifting the whole device. The evaporating-receptacle is preferably rigidly secured to the cylinder and forms a continuation thereof.

The base A is preferably of metal and of circular form. On its lower surface it is provided with feet a, which are integral with the base, while on its upper surface it is provided with two diametricallyopposite protuberances ct', in which the ends of the wire bail D are held. These protuberances are placed over two of the feet in order that sufficient metal maybe obtained to firmly hold the ends of the bail.

a2 represents a fiange inclosing the upper surface of the base to retain any matter thereon that may escape from the lamp or evaporating-receptacle c.

The lamp B comprises a receptacle h for oil or alcohol and a cover b therefor, carrying a wick. The receptacle l? consists of a ring that is integral with the base and approximately of the same diameter throughout its height, thus forming a large opening to enable it to be easily filled. The cover b hasa peripheral ange b2 surrounding the upper outer surface of the receptacle b to prevent it becoming displaced and a central opening in which a tube h3 is secured. This tube car- Serial No. 708,792. (No model.)

ries the wick of the lamp, and, as shown, it extends some distance above the cover. advantage of this is that the iiame is kept away from the contents of the receptacle, and thus prevents it becoming heated. Any vapor that may be generated in the receptacle b escapes therefrom under the Iiange b2.

The cylinder C is held firmly on the base by means of the radial wings c', which also serve to center the cylinder to bring the most dependent part of the evaporating-receptacle directly over the dame of the lamp. These wings are integral with the receptacle b and the base A. The lower end of thecylinder is held off the upper surface of the base by means of projections c2. These projections are of such a height as to have sufficient space between the edge of the cylinderand the upper surface of the base to admit sufficient and no more air to the flame, thus conserving heat. The cold air entering at the base of the ring and passing up along the outer surface thereof tends to keep the ring and its contents cool.' Near the upper edge of the cylinder a series of openings are formed to permit the escape of products of combustion. The cylinder protects the iiame of the lamp from side drafts, thus bringing the name directly onto the center of the bottom of the evaporating-receptacle. The evaporating-receptacle is held Within the cylinder and over the flame. It is secured to the cylinder by means of its edge, which, as shown in Fig. 2, is turned over the edge of the cylinder to form a double seam. The material, either liquid or solid, to be evaporated is placed in the receptacle, the center of which, as shown, is directly over the iiame.

The bail D is preferably of such a height that the cylinder and receptacle can be easily removed verticaliy. The high bail is also an advantage in that its handle portion will not become heated by the lamp or the matter being evaporated in the pan, and it enables a number of devices tobe carried about in one hand.

That I claim as my invention is- 1. In afumigator, the combination of a suitable base, a lamp carried by said base, a cylinder inclosing said lamp, an evaporating-receptacle forming a continuation of said cylinder and located over the lamp and a bail IOO the cylinder and evaporating-pan.

2. In a fumigator, the combination of a suitable base, projections provided on the upper surface of said base, a peripheral flange for said base, a lamp carried by said base, a cylinder inclosing said lamp and resting on said projections, and an evaporating-receptacle carried by said cylinder.

3. In a fumigator, the combination of asuitable base, a bail connected with said base, a lamp on said base, radial wings extending from said lamp, a cylinder which is centered by said wings inclosing said lamp, projections on said base for holding the end of said cylinder olf the base, and an evaporatiug-receptacle carried by said cylinder.

4. In a fumigator, the combination of asuitable base, a flange provided on the periphery of said base and projecting above the upper surface thereof, a ring forming a receptacle carried by said base, a flanged cover for said ring carrying a wick, a cylinder inclosing said lamp and an evaporating-pan carried by said cylinder. y

5. Inafu1nigator,thecombinationofabase, a ring forming a receptacle carried by said base, a cover for said ring carrying a wick, radial Wings extending from said ring, projections on said base, a cylinder centered by said wings and having its lower end engaging said projections, and an evaporating-receptaele carried by said cylinder.

6. In a fumigator,the combination of a base, integral feet on the under side of said base, protuberances on the upper side of the base, diametrically arranged thereon, a bail, the ends of which are held in said protuberances, a lamp carried by said base, a cylinder inclos- -ing said lamp, and an evaporating-pan carried by said cylinder.

7. A furnigator comprising a base, integral feet on the under side of said base, protuberances on the upper side of the base diametrically arranged thereon, a bail, the ends of which are held in said protuberances, a ring forming a receptacle carried by said base, a cover for said ring carrying a wick, radial wings extending from said ring, a cylinder inclosing the lamp and centered by said wings, projections on said base with which the lower edge of the cylinder engages, and an evaporating-receptacle within the cylinder and car'- ried by the upper edge thereof.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

JOSEPH M. W. KITCHEN.

Witnesses:

W. LAIRD GoLDsBoRoUcH, GEO. E. CRUSE. 

